: AND GLACIERS Blue-Roads | Europe

Let your imagination run wild as we -hop past tiny islands and towering waterfalls on this scenic adventure through Norway - topped off by a train journey like no other on the Flåm Railway. With dreamlike landscapes and snow-topped mountains everywhere you look, this is the ultimate outdoor adventure.

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About Your Tour Notes THE BLUE-ROADS DIFFERENCE Enjoy a train journey on the world- famous Flåm Railway These tour notes contain everything you need to know Visit Hopperstad Stave Church, one of before your tour departs – including where to meet, the largest of its kind left in Norway what to bring with you and what you can expect to do on each day of your itinerary. You can also print this Get stuck into a tour in with a local guide document out, use it as a checklist and bring it with you on tour.

TOUR CURRENCIES

Please Note: We recommend that you refresh + Norway - NOK this document one week before your tour departs to ensure you have the most up-to-date accommodation list and itinerary information available. Your Itinerary

DAY 1 | BERGEN - STEINSDALSFOSSEN -

After meeting in Bergen, we’ll make our way to picturesque Ulvik - stopping off at the beautiful Steinsdalsfossen waterfall along the way. Then: it’s off to Syse Farm. After learning about the farm’s history and taking a look around the orchard and smokehouse (weather permitting), we’ll be treated to a few samples of the delicious produce. Following a welcome dinner at the farm, we’ll return to our hotel for the evening. Accommodation: Brakanes Hotel (or similar)

MEALS: Dinner

DAY 2 | ULVIK - - ULVIK

After soaking up the dramatic scenery of Eidfjord, we’ll pass another scenic cascade: the Vøringfossen waterfall. On our way back to Ulvik, we’ll make a photo stop at the impressive Bridge. And then? We’ll pay a visit to a local farm on the famous ‘Cider Route’ this afternoon. Accommodation: Brakanes Hotel (or similar)

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DAY 3 | ULVIK - - MYRDAL - FLAM - UNDREDAL - FJAERLAND

Following this morning’s breakfast, we’ll make our way to Voss - and from here, we’ll take the train to Myrdal. And after that? Another train journey awaits us as we hop aboard the famous Flåm railway - to (you guessed it) Flåm. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy a cheese tasting and delicious in Undredal before moving on to pretty Fjærland - the home of The Norwegian Book Town, a cluster of fascinating second-hand bookshops. Accommodation: Fjærland Fjordstue Hotel (or similar)

MEALS: Breakfast Lunch Dinner DAY 4 | FJAERLAND - LOEN

The award-winning Norwegian Glacier Museum is next - offering us a fascinating insight into the region, from the Ice Age to today’s climate change challenges. Afterwards, it’s time to see some of the ice formations for ourselves with stops at the Supphellebreen, Bøyabreen and Kjenndal glaciers. We’ll warm up in Loen tonight. Accommodation: Hotel Loenfjord (or similar)

MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

DAY 5 | LOEN - GEIRANGER - HELLESYLT - LOEN

Weather permitting, we’ll start our day at Dalsnibba Summit: Europe’s highest fjord view. Later on this afternoon, we’ll cruise to the middle of the Geirangerfjord to see the captivating Seven Sisters, Bridal Veil and Suitor waterfalls. By the end of the day, we’ll have sensational photos to share and compare over dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Loenfjord (or similar)

MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

DAY 6 | LOEN - HOYANGER

On the agenda today: a visit to Briksdal Glacier (with an included troll car ride), followed by a light lunch at a local farm. Then: it’s on to Museum, an open-air museum depicting the daily life of the area’s farmer and tenant families in the 19th century. After an insightful day, we’ll press on to Høyanger. Accommodation: The Øren Hotel (or similar)

MEALS: Breakfast Lunch

DAY 7 | HOYANGER - - BERGEN

We’ll continue our journey with a stop at Vik this morning - where we’ll see the richly decorated Hopperstad Stave Church and the distinctive Moahaugane burial mounds. After a stop at the Tvindefossen waterfall, we’ll make tracks to Bergen - where we’ll enjoy some traditional Norwegian and toast the final night of our adventure at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Hotel Bergen Børs (or similar)

MEALS: Breakfast Dinner DAY 8 | BERGEN

After breakfast, there’s still time for an in-depth walking and food tour of Bergen with a local guide. Then: our trip will come to a close in the afternoon.

MEALS: Breakfast Tour Information

Meals Blue-Roads Travel App INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast (B) is included daily. Why not check in for your tour using the Back- Some of your and dinners are also Roads app? included, either in hotels or local restaurants. This handy tool allows you to view your These are indicated by (L) and (D) in the bookings, check your itinerary, see tour maps itinerary. and more – making it the perfect travel Please note that drinks will not always be companion for your Back-Roads trip. included. How to Download the Back-Roads app We will do our best to accommodate any specific dietary requirements you may have. 1. Launch the App Store or Google Play on Please ensure to make these clear to us your device before your tour begins so we can 2. Search ‘Back-Roads’ and click ‘OK’ communicate them to our hotels, restaurants 3. Select the Back-Roads app in the search and suppliers. results 4. Click the download/install button 5. The app should be installed in your device’s applications page

Other Information

Finances

CHANGING MONEY SPENDING MONEY CASH: Foreign money can be changed at Naturally, everyone’s spending varies. Many of banks, airports, railway and tube stations, and your meals are included in the price of your at major hotels (though at a less favourable tour, so this just leaves a few meals and your rate) personal spending to budget for. CREDIT CARDS: Visa and MasterCard are widely Tips for the Tour Leader and Driver are not accepted. American Express is only accepted in included. Tipping is entirely at your some larger establishments discretion; however, if you feel you have CASH MACHINES: ATMS are widely available received exceptional service, it is recommended that you tip £1-2/€ per day for Drivers and £4-5/€ per day for Tour Leaders.

Insurance Passports and Visas

You will need to take out full travel insurance We advise you either to carry a photocopy of before travelling with Back-Roads Touring. your passport (and visa, if applicable) with you Please ensure that you have adequate medical, while abroad, or to ensure that you leave a personal effects and cancellation cover. copy with relatives back at home. We recommend that you carry your insurance This will enable the local embassy or high details with you at all times. You may be asked commission to arrange a replacement if the to provide details of your medical insurance or original should be lost or stolen. a payment guarantee in some countries before If you do take copies with you on your trip, medical assistance can be provided. please ensure that you keep these separate Your insurance company may not assist you from your original documents. with your claim if the instructions given in the It is your responsibility to obtain any visas policy have not been followed. necessary to enable you to travel in Europe or Asia. Contact your local consular office for more information. Transport

We travel in premium mini-coaches equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning and large windows for enjoying the view. With far more flexibility than a standard-size coach, we’re able to take the scenic route – winding through beautiful countryside to the heart of tiny villages and coastal towns. What to Bring

Suggested Packing List Wondering what to take with you on tour? Our packing list can be used as a guide. Please Note: What you pack will depend on the countries you’re visiting and the time of year you plan to travel. The following is a suggested clothing list only, based on our experience:

Sun hat Sunglasses Shorts/skirts Long-sleeved tops Short-sleeved tops Trousers Light jacket Waterproof jacket and Warm jacket umbrella Walking shoes/comfortable shoes Smart casual evening Sleepwear Swimwear and towel wear

Other things to pack:

Multi-use travel adapter Camera Batteries Phone Personal medication Sunscreen Paracetamol or aspirin

OPTIONALS TO CONSIDER:

Motion sickness tablets Anti-diarrhoea tablets Sewing kit Lip balm

That's it!

We look forward to seeing you on tour.